Senior Accountant

Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world. Hygiena's proprietary diagnostic technologies enable customers to; prevent illness and save lives, comply with regulations, protect products and brands, run businesses more effectively. Solutions are sold in a wide range of industries globally, but the core focus is food safety. Headquartered in Camarillo, California and with offices around the world, we are actively looking for talented individuals to help grow the business! This is a 100% onsite position located at our Camarillo office.

At Hygiena we believe:

• In providing the highest quality products & service
• Being a leader in innovation
• Having a compelling desire to improve and win in the marketplace
• In contributing positively not only in the workplace, but in our community and environment!

With rapid growth comes opportunity. We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Camarillo! This is a full-time permanent exempt position.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates and completes month-end closing procedures including, but not limited to: Performing analysis and reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts for certain domestic and foreign entities, maintaining and reconciling various intercompany accounts with collaboration from foreign offices and analysis of operating expenses.
• Assists in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule. Ensures accuracy of transactions and financial statements in accordance with GAAP accounting and IFRS, where applicable.
• Administers the expense management program, including approving travel related receipts, following up with employees on discrepancies/missing receipts, reconciling the credit card statements, and performing various related calculations.
• Administers the Avalara sales tax software platform, working with Avalara to ensure compliance with sales tax remittances in applicable states. Performs monthly reconciliation of Sales tax charged per Avalara vs. the general ledger.
• Assists in the preparation of other reports provided to management as requested, including variance explanations, which requires interaction with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Prepares audit deliverables and works with external auditors to support the annual financial statement audit.
• Ensures compliance with and/or follows all organizational systems, programs, training, policies, and procedures as required and complies with relevant legal mandates. Seeks guidance as necessary.
• Actively supports and participates in the safety program, both for self-protection and the protection of other employees, by reading and abiding by all requirements in the Safety Manual and Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
• Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Handles various other duties as delegated by Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent education and experience, required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounting Operations and General Ledger management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Expert knowledge in Excel needed including VLOOKUP's, formulas and Pivot Tables.
• Background working with expense management software platforms such as Certify and Concur is required.
• Experience with subscription-based software revenue accounting is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems. Microsoft Dynamics or Navision a plus.
• Experience in an International Company is preferred.
• Knowledge of Multi-State Sales Tax filings and withholding using Avalara is preferred.

Salary Range (applicable to California):

$95,000- $105,000 DOE

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to adapt and flex to a changing environment.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and trend large amounts of data.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Customer service focused and professional.
• Ability to multitask and balance multiple high priority tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Why you'll want to join our team:

Teamwork as a core value.

At Hygiena, our emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional communication enables us to build stronger bonds within our business.

Be a part of something big.

Hygiena plays a critical role in helping to prevent global health crisis such as foodborne illness, healthcare-associated infections, and other outbreaks.

Giving back to our communities.

Hygiena believes in giving back by supporting local organizations committed to improving the lives of children and youth in our communities.

Benefits and Perks:

• 15 days of PTO & 9 paid company holidays
• Medical with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short* and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing employer contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Charitable Contribution matching
• Employee Referral bonus opportunities

*State paid short-term disability for California based employees

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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